1. We need to keep ourself in God’s Word

As the Psalmist says, the more familiar we are with the Bible, the easier it will be to recognize if a specific choice isn’t ideal for us or when our motives aren’t entirely pure.

But here’s the critical thing to remember: reading the Bible is kind of like eating your vegetables. It’s a lot better for you when you commit to doing it regularly. Eating a vegetable-rich diet can boost your immune system and keep you healthy. It’s not as useful to gobble down a bunch of broccoli after you’re already sick.

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He answered the devil by quoting the Book of Deuteronomy. He didn’t tell Satan, “Hold on a second. Let me check my Bible.” Instead, He responded with Scripture that He treasured in His heart. And if we want to be able to make wise choices, we should be familiar with Scripture, too.

Erick Bouwmeester